: The second edition was completely rewritten to include over 15 years of new research, growing to 668 pages (three times the length of the first edition).
: It serves as a "bible" for advanced students and professional research workers in mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry.
For further reading or to acquire a copy, you can check the Geological Society of London's bookshop or educational platforms like Geokniga . Rock-Forming Minerals, Volume 2A: Single-Chain Silicates Rock-forming minerals, Volume 2,Deel 1
: Descriptions of atomic structure and X-ray methods for identification.
This volume covers minerals where silica tetrahedra are linked into infinite single chains. The primary subjects include: : The second edition was completely rewritten to
: Pyroxenes alone account for 544 pages of the text.
: Includes minerals like wollastonite, rhodonite, and bustamite. : Includes minerals like wollastonite
: Data on refractive indices, optic axial angles, and density, often correlated with chemical composition.